Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2 Day Hike

5.0 (6 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The most famous trek in South America in only 2 days, come and live an incredible experience, full of adventure, magic and mystery. Tourists from all over the world are attracted to walking along these trails, thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, the beauty of its Inca sites, and the nature that surrounds it, this tour is perfect for those looking for a different way to visit Machupicchu.

What's included

  • First aid kit.
  • 3 stars hotel in Machupicchu.
  • Bus: Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transfer Cusco - train station of Ollantaytambo.
  • Expedition Train: Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Breakfast
  • Expedition Train: Ollantaytambo - Km 104
  • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner and 1 lunch.
  • Professional guide for 2 days.
  • oxygen
  • Extra ticket for Machupicchu Mountain OR Huaynapicchu Mountain
  • Walking sticks.
  • Breakfast - day 1 and lunch –day 2.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Any other service otherwise not mentioned, such as tips.
  • optional

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - KM 104 - AGUAS CALIENTES
  1. Inca Trail
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Short Inca Trail starts in the morning. Our driver picks you up at 04 Am. to drives you to Ollantaytambo Train Station, Approximately 1:45 hours. Once you arrived at the train station, the train staff will ask your ID and tickets, therefore it is really important to carry your updated passport and the tickets that we will give you one night before in the briefing.

    As soon as you arrive to Km 104 our tour leader will be already waiting for you to pass the Short Inca Trail Control. We are going to Provide you a box lunch and water, Before you start Machupicchu Trail, you will have the chance to use restrooms. The experience will start visiting Chachabamba Inca Site, 2250 meters over the sea, in the beginning. Our tour leader will explain and show you the best things about the Inca Trail like orchids, panoramic views, and different animals that lives there. More and less 05 km you start ascending until Winaywayna, the Little Machu Picchu, a majestic Inca building.
  2. Inca Trail
    2h · Admission ticket included
    There will be time to eat the box lunch and have a chance to use the Restroom however it will be a Basic toilet. Once you are ready, you will pass the second Short Inca Trail control, 3 km flat until you arrive at Sun Gate, the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. From Sun Gate we will descend to 30 minutes to Machupicchu citadel to take only pictures. Finally, we will continue descending until we arrive at Aguas Calientes Where we pass one night. Optional to visit Hot springs in Aguas Calientes town. At night you have included dinner in a good restaurant.

    Overnight at your Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU
  1. Aguas Calientes
    5h
    Early in the morning, you will have breakfast. Afterward, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonder in the world.
  2. Machu Picchu
    2h 30m
    Is important to carry your passport to visit Machu Picchu. After a marvelous day through the Short Inca Trail, one day before, you will enjoy the Sun Rise in Machu Picchu. During the time in Machu Picchu, our tour leader will explain and show you the most important sectors and temples.
    Once you explore all Machu Picchu you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes town, our Tour leader can recommend you a restaurant in case if you want to have lunch (not included). It is important to carry all your things when you go to the train station to come back until Ollantaytambo, it will be 02 hours more and less by train. Finally, when you arrive at the next train station in Ollantaytambo town, our Transport will transfer you to your Cusco Accommodation.
    Above all the most important for us is to get memorable times in the Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

    END OF OUR SERVICES

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel to start this great experience to Machu Picchu

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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